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A Case Report of the Effect of Noni Juice on Crohn's Disease
Brett J. West
Morinda, Inc. 737 East 1180 South, American Fork, Utah 84003, USA, Fax: 1(801) 234-1030
British Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology 2013 2:65-67
Received: November 29, 2012 | Accepted: February 01, 2013 | Published: April 25, 2013
Abstract
The aim of the current case study was to evaluate the possible role of noni juice in the improvement of Crohn’s disease symptoms. A 35-year-old male suffered from Crohn’s disease for more than 10 years. Treatment prior to consumption of noni juice involved multiple monthly adalimumab injections, which lowered C-Reactive Protein (CRP) levels to 1.2 mg/L, even though symptoms persisted. Six months after he began drinking noni juice, including one month of consuming a combination of noni juice and olive leaf extract, his symptoms improved and CRP decreased to 0.0 mg/L. These improvements accompanied gradual decreases in adalimumab injection frequency, followed by cessation altogether. Noni juice possesses anti-inflammatory properties that involve multiple mechanisms, including immunomodulation. Relevant experimental data are reviewed and discussed within the context of this case.
Keywords:
Anti-inflammation, Crohn, immunomodulation, Morinda citrifolia, noni,
Competing interests
The authors have no competing interests.
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